Business Essentials

If you’re looking at alternative ways to grow your investment dollar in property, why not consider dual occupancy?  These days, there is more to dual occupancy than the stock-standard granny flat. Nic Don outlines the different motivations and strategies for dual occupancy investments at a time when local councils are making it easier for homeowners to subdivide. Business Essentials Dai...

Are you a procrastinator? If you have a long list of unfinished tasks, endless emails banked up in your inbox, or just can’t make decisions, you may well be inflicted with the procrastination bug. Business coach Les Watson says it can cripple business growth. But don’t fear – there are things you can do to overcome procrastination. The first step, he says, is acknowledging you su...

Without prior experience in the construction or travel industries, Tony Gattari, Managing Director at Achievers Group, managed to massively exceed the sales targets in his senior sales roles in recent years. No matter the industry, Tony applies five core principles when advising some of Australia’s leading companies and their sales teams. Business Essentials Daily is produced by: SoundCartel...

When you hear the sharemarket is at an all-time high, is it a good time to hold ’em, fold ’em, walk away or run? Investment guru, Greg Keady of APW Partners reckons the media’s a lot to blame by injecting emotional terms when reporting on the recurring ups and downs of the market. His advice is to stay focused and stick to your investment plan. Business Essentials Daily is produc...

If so much of our waking lives are at work or doing work, then doesn’t it make sense that we are fulfilled and enjoy the time we spend? Social researcher Mark McCrindle has conducted a survey on work wellbeing which he shares in a new book he co-wrote with fellow researcher, Ashley Fell. The title is: ‘Work Wellbeing: Leading thriving teams in rapidly changing times’. He outlines...

Is work-life balance really an achievable goal? Well not as it’s currently structured. Mark LeBusque, Founder & Director of The Human Manager, suggests that businesses think of it instead, as life design. A holistic approach that doesn’t separate work from life, since they're one and the same, but makes staff accountable, happier and more effective at both. Business Essentials Dail...

When we first spoke with Justin Dry five years ago, he was riding the proverbial wave of success with his start-up online wine retailer. Since then, Vinomofo has matured into a multimillion-dollar company with a growing focus on overseas expansion. How has he maintained the company’s ethos of “no BS and no bow ties” while expanding his mofo tribe? In Part 2 of the Vinomofo story,...

To join this club you have to make a pledge: “There is no right or wrong, there is only what I like and don’t like.” In 2011, in an industry full of pretention, Justin Dry and Andre Eikmeier founded an online wine community with down-to-earth ideals. By July 2016 Vinomofo had 450,000 members and set its sights on overseas markets. In this first part of the Vinomofo story, Justin...

As the vaccination rate among Australians increases, many businesses are considering what they can do to stay open. Can they mandate a ‘no jab, no job’ policy? Well, the law is not so clear, says Karen Gately, CEO of Corporate Dojo. Sure, there are valid reasons why a business owner would want to ensure their staff are fully vaccinated, but how should they address the issue with their...

COVID has accelerated the change in the buying habits of consumers. They are much more educated about what they want to buy, and they can more easily shop around and compare prices thanks to the internet. There’s very little time to stand still, says sales expert, Sue Barrett. What can you do right now to get your sales back on track? Sue has seven practical steps on building a viable sales...

If you’re moving your business in to a new building, be careful when you sign on the dotted line. You want to avoid any mistakes when you’re discussing terms on a property lease. Paul Brennan of Brennans Solicitors says it’s best practice to consult a lawyer. The next best thing is to negotiate hard with the real estate agent. Business Essentials Daily is produced by: SoundCartel...

Being a leader is one thing, but leading your team to operate at its peak - building a high-performance team - is another thing all together. Jake Bridges is a Partner/ Facilitator at Leading Teams, an organisation best known for its success with high profile Australian sports teams, even though the majority of their clients are in the corporate sector. Jake explains what goes into building a high...

Is the idea that trust should be earned and not given, an outdated one? And who has the right to call out bad behaviour in the workplace? Well, Mark LeBusque is a Harvard-trained consultant, and Founder & Director of The Human Manager and he has some strong advice for both and ultimately strengthen the circle of trust. Business Essentials Daily is produced by: SoundCartel soundcartel.com.au +6...

The recent Olympics and Paralympics are timely reminders of why coaching is so important, not just for sport, but business, too. Les Watson says there are many types of business coaching, whether it’s for you, your team, or the front-line staff. Les outlines what you should expect from a business coach. Good coaching, he says, is an investment, not a cost – and you can use a coach in a...

The initial shock of COVID has now become a daily financial struggle for a lot of businesses. How do you ensure that your business can keep itself above water during the worst economic crisis in generations? Cashflow expert, Leanne Berry of Love Your Numbers bookkeeping firm, offers her top tips for businesses looking to keep a tight rein on their finances. Business Essentials Daily is produced by...

The term “selling” is off-putting to Bob Beaumont. It reeks of manipulation – it’s like you’re forcing someone to do something against their will. Instead, you want your customers to want to buy from you – and that’s what Bob’s done so well over many decades with his very successful Beaumont Tiles franchise. He shares his lifetime of sales tips, incl...

35 years ago, he ran a tiny scuba diving shop in Sydney and knew nothing about business. Andrew Griffiths has learned some huge lessons along the way. Andrew is the first to admit that he’s made mistakes, plenty of them! But as he marks his first 35 years of business life, he defines quite precisely the reasons for his success and why so many business people are attracted to his work –...

Research shows that more people are disengaged at work than those who are enthusiastic and committed to their work and workplace. Why is that? And as a boss, how do you motivate your own team to perform at their best? Performance and leadership coach, Dan Haesler, has worked closely with elite athletes and corporate leaders. His new book, ‘The Act of Leadership’ offers practical, techn...

How should B2Bs approach buying in a changed and volatile market, since the impact of the pandemic? Michael Haynes is a SME Business Growth Specialist and Principal Consultant of Listen Innovate Grow. He’s also the author of ‘Listen Innovate Grow: A Guidebook for Start-ups and SMEs to Acquire and Grow Business (B2B) Customers’ and he has 5 key insights for B2Bs to consider, befor...

Workplace cultures are best built with intention, and not from spontaneous chats in the corridor or shop floor. Executive coach Mandy Holloway, co-founder of Courageous Leaders, says the old, lazy way of just saying “how are things” when bumping into people has exacerbated the problem as staff work from home. Mandy says leaders need to take time to prepare questions that create connect...

If you're buying a business, be careful of those restraint of business clauses. And take a very good look at the person who is selling the business to you, warns solicitor, Paul Brennan, Principal at Brennans Solicitors. While most sellers are helpful, there is that odd ratbag, who will not go away. Business Essentials Daily is produced by: SoundCartel soundcartel.com.au +61 3 9882 8333 See omnyst...

Work hard, finish school, go to university and you’ll be sure of a good job. Right? Wrong! Says Frank Wyatt, who believes we’ve been telling lies to young people for way too long. Education will only go so far, he says, and in fact we’ve been missing the one key ingredient that young people have – and that’s their extraordinary entrepreneurship and zest for life. Capt...

As your typical commercial law firm lawyer, Tracey Mylecharane had spent many years representing business clients in litigation and dispute resolution. A lot of the activity could have been avoided had those businesses put their legal houses in order from the start. Tracey discusses three important business documents all businesses should have to prevent falling foul of the law. Business Essential...

What if business owners and managers treated their staff like… humans? Well as far as Mark LeBusque is concerned, not enough workplaces run with humans in mind, expecting a more robotic type response. Mark is a Harvard-trained consultant, author and Founder & Director of The Human Manager. And he has 7 steps to become human managers, with the goal of enabling staff to shine and business...

If you’re looking to grow your business, one option is to buy another business. But be very careful. Legal expert Paul Brennan says there are many things you need to be aware of, for example: why is the owner of the business selling, what’s in the fine print, and have you done your due diligence? Paul outlines several further conditions you need to consider when buying a business. Busi...